Misfire in Rafah: Israeli Military and Red Cross Collateral

The Israeli military mistakenly fired at a Red Cross building in Gaza's Rafah due to incorrect identification, damaging an ICRC office. The incident, which resulted in no injuries, has hindered the Red Cross's operations in the area. An investigation by Israeli forces is underway.

An erroneous military strike unfolded in Gaza's southern city of Rafah when Israeli forces misidentified a building, leading to unintended damage to a Red Cross office. The incident has sparked concerns from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), although no casualties were reported.

Claiming to have identified possible threats, the Israeli military admitted the shooting was based on misidentification. The office's ownership was unknown to the military at the time, highlighting the risks associated with rapid threat assessments in conflict zones.

The ICRC refrained from attributing blame but condemned the attack on its facilities, indicating a direct hindrance to their operations. Israeli officials have promised a thorough investigation into the mistake to prevent future occurrences.

(With inputs from agencies.)